Mysore/Mysuru: The Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, celebrated Founder’s Day recently at its MBCT Auditorium in city and felicitated its Founder-Members M.S. Vijayashankar, P.E. Rudina, S. Prakash, K. Sriram, M.N. Muralidhara, Sundaresh, Nithyananda and B. Puttaswamy. Also, 14 Past Chairmen were also feted appreciating their achievements. BAI Chairman Nagaraj V. Bairy presided over…
74th Mahamastakabhisheka rituals begin at Gommatagiri
November 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Various religious rituals began as part of 74th Mahamastakabhisheka to Gommateshwara statue at Gommatagiri near Bettadur in Bilikere Hobli, Hunsur taluk in the district this morning, amid the renting of slogan ‘Virat Yogi Bahubali Maharaj Ki Jai’ in reverence of the Lord. The Gommateshwara statue here is the grandest one after Bahubali statue at…
Woman dies as KSRTC bus hits her scooter
November 26, 2023Incident occurs near Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: A woman was killed when a KSRTC bus collided with a scooter that was moving at its front near Kote Maramma Temple in the vicinity of Mysore Palace this morning. The woman was riding pillion and according to Police and eye-witnesses, she was not wearing helmet, despite carrying one…
From Chennai to Bengaluru, Mandya, Mysuru… Sex-determination racket busted; 8 arrested
November 26, 2023Two hospitals seized in Mysuru; 900 abortions in two years; one doctor absconding Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing its investigation into the sex determination racket exposed in October, the Byappanahalli Police in Bengaluru have arrested eight individuals associated with determining the sex of foetuses and aborting female foetuses. Prime accused in the racket, owner of Mathaa Hospital at…
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar unveils Nalwadi’s statue at MMC&RI
November 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The monolith statue of erstwhile Mysore ruler Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, installed in MMC&RI premises facing Cheluvamba Hospital building of K.R. Hospital by the 1962 batch of MMC&RI with the support from MAA (Mysore Medical College Alumni Association) on Nov. 7, was unveiled by member of the erstwhile royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar this morning….
Echo of tiger killing cowherd woman at Bandipur: Massive operation on to capture elusive big cat
November 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A significant force comprising more than 200 personnel, bolstered by technological resources, trained elephants and cages, has been deployed to track and capture the tiger responsible for the recent mauling of a woman at Balluruhundi in Nanjangud taluk within the boundaries of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. This response follows a tragic incident where Rathnamma…
Two-lakh strong crowd cheers ‘Namma Kambala’ in Bengaluru
November 26, 2023Bengaluru: The eagerly awaited ‘Bengaluru Kambala, Namma Kambala’ event began in the IT Capital yesterday, featuring the beloved traditional Tulunadu sport alongside various other cultural events. Held at the Palace Grounds, the two-day event drew a substantial crowd, not only from the Karavali region but also from different parts of the city. This year’s Kambala…
Ensure drinking water during summer: District Minister Dr. Mahadevappa tells Officers
November 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa yesterday directed the officials to take all necessary measures for ensuring drinking water supply to the people and to maintain sufficient fodder stocks for cattle during the coming summer season. He was addressing a review meeting on the preparations for drought management at Jaladarshini Guest House here. Directing the…
Backward Classes Commission Chief gets second term
November 26, 2023Bengaluru: The State Government has re-appointed K. Jayaprakash Hegde as the Chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, extending his term until Jan. 31, 2024, or until the submission of the Socio-economic and Educational Survey (caste census), whichever occurs earlier. Originally set to expire on Nov. 26 (Sunday), the Government’s decision on Hegde’s…
Festive fervour marks Mastakabhisheka to Bhagwan Bahubali at Basti Hosakote
November 26, 2023K.R. Pet: The 18-feet tall statue of Bhagwan Bahubali came alive with the reconsecration ceremony organised at Basti Hosakote (Basadi Hosakote) near KRS Dam in K.R. Pet taluk yesterday. Jain Munis Amogha Keerthi Maharaj and Amara Keerthi Maharaj supervised various religious rituals including Jalabhisheka that began at 1 pm, amid the sea of devotees and…
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